Publications

Environmental Health Sciences as an Integrative Context for Learning

• Moreno N, Tharp B. 2006. How do students learn science? In J. Rhoton and P. Shane (Eds.), Teaching Science in the 21st Century. National Science Teachers Association and the National Science Education Leadership Association. Arlington, VA: NSTA Press. pp 292–305.
• Moreno N, Denk J, Tharp B. 2006. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Food and Nutrition in Elementary Classrooms. CESI Science, The Journal of the Council for Elementary Science International 39(1): 15–21.
• Moreno N, Tharp B, Roberts J, Denk J. 2006. Using Integrated Curricula to Promote Science and Language Learning by Diverse Student Groups in Urban Elementary Schools. Proceedings, Hawaii international Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. ISBN 1541–5880, pp 4607–4616.
• Moreno N. 2005. Science Education Partnerships: Being Realistic About Meeting Expectations. Cell Biology Education 4: 30–32.
• Moreno, N. 2004. Health and the Environment. In Decisions for Health, Holt Rinehart and Winston, Austin, Texas, pp 528–551 (student and teacher editions).
• Tharp B, Moreno N, Cutler P. 2003. My World and Me: Evaluation of a K–2 Model for Integrated Science. Proceedings, Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Moreno, N. 2002. Behind closed doors: Toxic hazards inside and out. Citizen’s Environmental Exchange Newsletter. October. 2 pp.
• Moreno N, Griffin R, Denk J, Jones W. 2001. Real-World Science: Achieving Better Returns in Student Learning. School Business Affairs 67(8): 17–19.
• Martin, K. "Hydroville Curriculum Focuses on Environmental Health" (www.energy.wsu.edu/projects/building/iaq_nl.cfm ); Washington State University Extension Energy Program: Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools Newsletter (Winter 2006).
• Beyond the Bench: Welcome to Hydroville! Environ. Health Perspectives 112(3): A166, 2004.
• Kerkvliet, N. I., Mingo, K., and Bloomfield, M. Hydroville Curriculum Project: A Successful Toxicology Outreach Program for High School Teachers and Students in Oregon. Comments on Toxicology 8: 1-9, 2002.
• Busse, R. Education spotlight: Hydroville. Teaching For Healthier Environments Newsletter 7 (1): 5, 2001.
• Frevert, K., Nicoll, A., Acharya, C., Rudensey, L., Burbacher, T., and Eaton, D. (2006). Environmental Health Curriculum in Washington State Middle Schools: A Tiered Model of Integration. Proceedings from the 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Rudensey, L and Whidden, J. (2005). Spill Sleuths- An Interdisciplinary Environmental Health Investigation. Science Scope, 28(5).
• EH Voices (2001-2005). Publication of the Community Outreach Education Program at the NIEHS Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health.
• Schmidt, S., Holubec, B., Anderson-Trevino, M., Wingenbach, G. J., Lindner, J. R., Johnson, L., & Klemm, W. (submitted). Inquiry-based learning using integrated curricula for math, science, and reading. Journal of School Science and Mathematics, Submitted
• Holubec, B., Schmidt, S., Anderson-Trevino, M., Wingenbach, G. J., Lindner, J. R., Johnson, L., & Klemm, W. (submitted). Scientists’ visits and middle school students’ decisions about science careers. Middle School Journal, Submitted.
• Rutherford, T. A., Wilson, S., Wright, K., Wingenbach, G. J., Lindner, J. R., Johnson, L., & Klemm, W. (submitted). Classroom observations of the PEER integrated curriculum. Middle School Journal, Submitted.
• Klemm, W. R. 2005. Interactive E-learning. Why can’t we get beyond bulletin boards? Educational Technology & Society. 8 (3): 1-5.
• Klemm, W. R., Johnson, L., Denton, J., Davis, T., Donnelley, K. C., Hunter, J., Farnsworth, C., Ramos, I., and Shepard, N. 2005 (submitted). Web-based biology and environmental health curriculum for grades 6-8. Learning and Leading with Technology.
• Schmidt, S., Holubec, B., Anderson-Trevino, M., Wingenbach, G. J., Lindner, J. R., Johnson, L., & Klemm, W. 2005 (submitted). Inquiry-based learning using integrated curricula for math, science, and reading. Journal of School Science and Mathematics, (Submitted).
• Holubec, B., Schmidt, S., Anderson-Trevino, M., Wingenbach, G. J., Lindner, J. R., Johnson, L., & Klemm, W. 2005. (submitted). Scientists’ visits and middle school students’ decisions about science careers. Middle School Journal, (Submitted).
• Rutherford, T. A., Wilson, S., Wright, K., Wingenbach, G. J., Lindner, J. R., Johnson, L., & Klemm, W. (submitted). Classroom observations of the PEER integrated curriculum. Middle School Journal, (Submitted).
• Klemm, W. R. 2005. Use and mis-use of technology for online, asynchronous collaborative learning, p. 172-200. (Book chapter.) In Computer-supported Collaborative Learning in Higher Education. edited by Tim S. Roberts. Idea Group Publishing.
• Wooley, Rachel. Texas A&M Program Sponsors Free Statewide Training for Teachers. Panorama Bilingual Magazine, Vol. II, No. 14, p. 9.
• Traweek, Virginia. Scientist Sows Seeds of Curiosity in Public Schools. Panorama Bilingual Magazine, June 2005, p. 9.
• Klemm, WR. 2006. Making Biology Matter. Learning and Leading with Technology. May 2006. 33:43.
• Pitman L.,Fleming L., Stephan W, Solo-Gabriele H, Trepka MJ. Envirothon High School Environmental Sciences Competition Materials. NIEHS Marine and Freshwater Biomedical Sciences Center, University of Miami, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
• Pitman L. Structuring a Partnership Between University Researchers and the Public School System. In Hasse D, Wojnowski B, and Schulze S. (Eds.), Linking the Science in the Classroom to Science in the Laboratory, The Science House, North Carolina State University, 2003.
• Macdonald, G. & Hursh, D. (2006). Chapter 11. "For the Twenty-First Century: Teaching about the relationship between the environmental and human health: Pushing the boundaries." Knowledge, Networks and New Economies. Sense Publications. Rotterdam, Netherlands.
• Kang, N., Smith, G., Bloomfield, M. (2007). Student inquiry learning through environmental health science curriculum: Preliminary findings. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
• Haney, J. J., Keil, C., Zoffel, J. (2006). Making the Case for the Integrated Curriculum Through the Lens of Environmental Health Science. Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference Proceedings (ISSN# 1543-5880). Honolulu, HI: The University of Hawaii.
• Haney, J. J., George, J., Ryan K, Zoffel, J. and Keil, C. (2005) Examining the Beliefs of Teachers Participating in Reform-Based Professional Development About Implementing Problem Based Learning and Environmental Education in the Classroom: A pilot study. Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference Proceedings (ISSN# 1542-5880). Honolulu, HI: The University of Hawaii.
• Haney, J.J. & Keil, C. (2004). EXCITE Problem-Based Learning Odysseys: Integrating Problem Solving, Environmental Health and Technology into the Middle Grades Curriculum. Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference Proceedings (ISSN# 1541-5880). Honolulu, HI: The University of Hawaii.
• Keil, C., Haney, J. and Zoffel, J. (2007) Improvements in Science Process Skills Using Environmental Health Science Problem-Based Learning Curricula. Under review.
• Haney, J. J., Keil, C., & Zoffel, J. (2007) Enhancing Teachers' Beliefs and Practices Through the Implementation of Problem-Based Learning Focused on Locally Pertinent Environmental Health Science Issues. Journal of Environmental Education (Accepted, January 2007).
• Haney, J. J., Keil, C., & Zoffel, J. (2007) From Problem Solving to Taking Action: A Problem-Based Learning Odyssey Model for the Middle Grades. Ohio Middle School Journal.
• (2006) Beyond the Bench: Bringing EXCITEment to the Classroom. Environmental Health Perspectives, volume (114, 6), A350-A351.
• Project EXCITE. (2002-2006). Taking Action Newsletter. Bowling Green, OH (Circulation: ~450).
• George, J. (2005). An external report of Project EXCITE (Available from Project EXCITE, Bowling Green State University, 169 Student Health Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403).
• Hines, Stefani. (2006) "Diabetes – A Protein Puzzle." In Earth, Life, Physical Science in New Mexico (p.17-21). McDougal Littell Science: Evanston, IL.

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